Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska Public Media, which was previously known as Nebraska Educational Telecommunications (NET), serves as a network of public radio and television stations across Nebraska. This network is managed by the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission (NETC). All television stations are part of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and the radio stations are affiliated with National Public Radio (NPR).

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Getting into the weeds on medical marijuana in Nebraska, proposed legislative changes

1 day ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Molly Ashford

When 71% of Nebraska voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana in November, it was the largest margin of victory for a medical cannabis ballot initiative in any of the 19 states that have legalized it through a voter-initiated measure. But five months after Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen , the future of medical marijuana in the state remains unclear. Without anywhere to buy medical cannabis legally, it remains inaccessible in Nebraska.
4 dead in central Nebraska murder-suicide

2 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Matt Olberding

A man struggling with mental illness killed his entire family and then himself over the weekend, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. The State Patrol said in a news release that the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office was sent to a residence at Johnson Lake in a rural part of the county about 9:45 a.m. Saturday morning and found four people dead inside the home.
Budget amendment keeps Nebraska rural and workforce housing funds in place

3 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Brian Beach

The State of Nebraska’s budget for the next two years is coming into view as senators advanced additional appropriations bills to the final round of debate Monday. After a morning and early afternoon advancing the main appropriations bill, LB261, the Legislature turned to LB264, a separate bill dealing primarily with transfers to and from state agency cash funds.
Nebraskans throw tons of glass into landfills each year. Some are trying to change that

5 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Yanqi Xu

Glass recycling in small towns has ebbed and flowed as food production, manufacturing and waste management all globalized — and consolidated. Steinman’s own father once worked as a milkman, taking glass to the customers’ doorsteps, collecting empty bottles and then bringing them back to the distributor. But that distributor is long gone, and now much of the glass on local store shelves comes from overseas. Storing all this trash isn’t cheap.
Measure aimed at China and other 'adversary nations' advances

6 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Fred Knapp

A bill aimed at countering the activities of China and other “adversarial nations” is advancing in the Nebraska Legislature. Sen. Eliot Bostar introduced the bill for Gov. Jim Pillen. It would require people engaging in political activities for, consulting, raising or spending money, or representing those deemed “adversary nations” to register with the Nebraska Attorney General and describe their activities, or face fines up to $50,000.
Kearney community comes through for theater that lost grant, organizers still concerned about funding

6 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Meghan O'Brien

Crane River Theater depended on a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for nearly a decade to support its summer season – presenting shows in central Nebraska. Last weekend, Steve Barth, the theater’s executive director, shared that the nonprofit no longer fell within the grant’s priorities for funding. He said it was disheartening at first to learn that the theater would have to operate without its expected $10,000 grant.
South Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo festival celebrates 105 years with one of its biggest fiestas yet

6 days ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Kassidy Arena

South Omaha’s Cinco de Mayo festival is celebrating its 105th year this weekend. The more than a century-old celebration brings in visitors from all over the state and beyond. The celebration, marketed as Omaha’s “largest and most diverse parade” dates back to the 1920s and has grown immensely since then. Organizers said this year’s event will be one of the biggest yet with weekend-long concerts and more food options.
Judges' pay, workers' compensation for firefighters considered by Legislature

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Fred Knapp

Nebraska lawmakers continued work on the state budget Thursday, debating pay raises for judges and also considered worker’s compensation for firefighters who develop cancer. Up for consideration Thursday was a proposal to raise judges’ pay by 1.5% for each of the next two years. Sen. Carolyn Bosn, chair of the Judiciary Committee, said the pay hikes are needed to compete for legal talent from attorneys in private practice.
Lawmaker pushes back on AG's stance on medical marijuana regulations

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Molly Ashford

The bill was voted out of committee with AM1251, which made two major changes: It removed smoking as an allowable form of consumption, and it created a list of eligible conditions. Both are likely to be major points of contention when the bill is debated by the full legislature, which Hansen said should happen “really soon” after the budget debate concludes.
Pilot took friends on quick flight to see river before fatal crash

1 week ago | nebraskapublicmedia.org | Matt Olberding

The three men killed in a plane crash last month near Fremont were taking a quick sightseeing flight along the Platte River when they hit power lines, federal officials said in a preliminary report released this week. According to the report from the National Transportation Safety Board, 43-year-old Jeff Williams and his wife had arrived safely at the Fremont Municipal Airport around 8 p.m. on April 18 after flying from Moundridge, Kansas.